5 Minutes for Super Dog Sunday™ Overtime

by Oliver

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Male Modeling :)

 This game has definitely extended when sponsors are coming out of the stands to stand up for shelter pets. Go Petfinder! Are they one of the teams playing?

Event Barkers partners All Things Dog Blog and  DogTipper.com have teamed up with Kumfy Tailz to share a review of Kumfy Koatz, a cooling and warming harness. I look handsome wearing it. Right? Of course there's more to this harness than its good looks. I'll be able to stay cool in our Florida heat when mom freezes the gel pack before a walk. I'm liking that idea :)

My housemate, Tanner, likes to swim before our walks so that he dries off during the walk, allowing him to cool off. Me, not so much. I'm a good swimmer but I really don't enjoy it that much. So Kumfy Koatz is a better solution for me.

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Soft  and Kumfy

We have Fido friends in the North that sometimes have to miss out on their walks during Winter. That's our favorite time to walk here in Florida where January and February are beautiful. So we feel badly that our pup friends may get home bound during frigid temperatures or snow storms. The Kumfy Koatz warming harness is an easy way to keep your dog warm and safe during a Winter walk too. The gel pack insert can be warmed according to directions, in your microwave oven, and then inserted in the harness for a Kumfy walk. Notice how clever I was with my spelling there?

The outside layer of fabric on the Kumfy Koatz warming and cooling harnesses has recently been changed to a mesh fabric, available in numberous colors. Did I spell that big word right? Other than the fabric change, the product remains the same. The Kumfy Pax pouch slides easily into its pocket in the chest of the harness to help your dog's inner core organs warm or cool as needed. To learn more, follow the Kumfy Tailz Facebook page, Twitter, or visit their website to see the new fabrics.

Our Petfinder Kitty, Patches

The Kumfy Koatz harness can be used at shelters and in veterinary offices for many therapeutic treatments, both warm and cold. Our giveaway will offer one neoprene Kumfy Koatz to one lucky winner, with another one going to the Petfinder rescue where our Patches came from. We'll give it away in the winner's name so they can feel great about doing something good for a shelter pet. Wondering who Patches is? She's the cat you may occasionally have seen crashing our party here. She has a feisty habit of stealing all the boxes that come in, even this one :(

If you prefer a sure thing to an entry, simply visit the website to select and order your preference of color in the mesh fabric. 

Enter by leaving a comment below between now and Thursday, February 21. Please share your Twitter handle or other contact information that will allow us to find you without you leaving an email address. You can also send us an email at AllThingsDogBlog@gmail.com. I'll put mom in charge of looking for this. Good luck!

Event Barkers is continuing their efforts to aid Petfinder shelters by facilitating this Kumfy Koatz giveaway and donation option for pet bloggers. As with Super Dog Sunday™, they have donated their time and not taken a fee for this service to shelters.

The Comfy Pax gel pack pouch should be heated according to website instructions for safety and the longest life of the pouch. Sizing may be found at this same page. For best results we recommend that you take accurate measurements using a soft tape measure. A limited number of harnesses have been provided to us; we cannot make replacements for poorly-fitted harnesses.

Rafflecopter Lands for #BarktoSchool!

by Oliver

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Logical Natural Pet Food:
Nature's Logic

The Rafflecopter prize has been announced over at All Things Dog Blog, so I guess I have clearance to let that chopper land here now too. What does that mean for you? Prizes!

Tanner just took inventory of the Rafflecopter prize and he tells me there is something in that package from each of our #BarktoSchool Twitter Party sponsors:  Nature's Logic pet food (they have kitty chow too), a Walk in Sync Get-a-Grip leash, a book from Peggy Frezon, and goodies from the Event Barkers team.

Tanner says he used all his toes, pads, dewclaws and even his teeth, and still couldn't add up the value of the prizes, but I peeked over at mom's blog and got the scoop: over $80 in value for this prize alone! Apparently that's good :)

Tanner and I will be sharing some highlights and reviews here over the next 10 days, telling your more about Peggy Frezon, Walk in Sync, and Nature's Logic. Be sure to stop in at the other host blogs to learn more. We hear that Paris will even be doing a video review of one of the products. No movie cameras for us, thank you very much. we're pretty good at posing, so we'll stick with what we're good at!

If you don't see the Rafflecopter entry form below, simply click on the title to refresh and it will appear at the bottom of the post. I think it hides like that just to be stealthy. Does that impress you?

Have fun and good luck!

Logic from Nature Makes Natural Dog Chow

by Tanner and Oliver

(c) AllThingsDogBlog.com
Join us for an Upcoming Review

We're excited to tell you that we've got the job we were made for. Big thank you's to the Nature's Logic folks from Tanner and Oliver. We get to share some of the scoop on Nature's Logic, an all-natural pet food line that makes dry, wet and even frozen food. We've got bunches of facts from our mom, but we'll also be giving you our taste bud's opinion, more important than most anything else, right?

(c) AllThingsDogBlog.com
Oliver Tweeting it Up
 With the Ladies

Today we're actually here to share the beginning of our PreTweet contest. That's a tongue twister for sure. Basically it just means that you can Tweet about the #BarktoSchool Twitter Party to win prizes. That's pretty neat, huh?

Our PreTweet winner will be awarded their prize from a drawing of all the Tweets with the party hashtag. The winner will be announced at the party on August 12. If you can't make it to the event, we'll still get in touch. Believe it or not, Tanner and I are pretty good at Tweeting, thumbs not required :)

Here's some Tweets you can try out. Feel free to Tweet them once each day, and you can do them all or pick your faves:

Ck out @NaturesLogic all-natural pet food & join #BarktoSchool #TwitterParty2 win: ow.ly/cvkwi ow.ly/i/NmsI

— Tanner & Oliver (@5MinutesforFido) July 26, 2012

Join @EventBarkers 4 a night of fun at #BarktoSchool #TwitterParty:#dog training tips with @WalkinSync & prizes ow.ly/cvkLZ

— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) July 26, 2012

#BarktoSchool Twitter Party will share @PeggyFrezon's blog, books & journey as a pet lover. Join us 8/12 ow.ly/ctr6y

— Carrie Boyko (@AllThingsDog) July 26, 2012

 

Oops...Tanner says we have to tell you what the prize is for winning the PreTweet contest. Mom's locked up all the deets tight, but we got a quick peek and can tell you it will include a Walk in Sync Get-a-Grip leash (Tanner has one; it super duper nice), a bottle of yummy smelling Mango shampoo from Austin Rose, my fave--a box of training treats--and some Nature's Logic food, dry and canned. Wowzer; that's an awesome prize for some pet family.

We'll be back soon to share more deets on the #BarktoSchool sponsors and their products. Hope to see you real soon, and don't forget to RSVP here for the party so you can win our great prizes.

Twitter Party Time: BarktoSchool Opens for Business!

by Oliver

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Oliver Shows Off a Sponsor

I've been biting my tongue for weeks now, just waiting to finally let the cat out of the bag. As it turns out, one of our sponsors also makes all-natural food for cats, so I guess Patches will get in on some of this action. All I have to say about that is "Woof!"

Today we're officially opening the RSVP. Yup! That means you can sign up to win prizes at the party. You can also win pre-party prizes when we start the Rafflecopter and the PreTweet events, so keep your eyes open for those.

I'm going to copy mom's steps for signing up below, so you can do it here if you like. After you sign up, feel free to check out the list of sponsors.

We've only got clearance to tell you a little bit and mom's locked down all the juicy info. :(  What's with her? She doesn't seem to like it when we 'leak' info. That's just no fun. Visit her post to find out all about our blogger sponsor, our pet food sponsor, and our trainer and training system sponsor. And of course Event Barkers is getting into the mix also. You can check out this link to 'Like' them on Facebook. They seem to enjoy sharing their party info. Tanner and I like that part too.

Ready to RSVP? Here goes: Below the numbered list at the bottom is a blue link that says "Click here to enter". Click this and follow these instructions, using the image below as a guide. In the field that says "Link Title or Blog Title" just enter your Twitter handle with the @sign in front of it. Notice mom entered @AllThingsDog in the example.

In the second field that says "Link" you'll enter the link to your Twitter account. It will look like this: "http://twitter.com/yourhandlehere".

You can leave your email address and name in the next two fields if you wish. This will help us reach you if your Twitter handle is listed wrong and you win a prize. Now click "Enter your link" and that's it. You have completed your RSVP. See you on August 12 at 8:00 PM ET.

#BarktoSchool sponsors are providing products as prizes for our winners and working with the Event Barkers team to help you learn more about their products and services. There is no purchase required to enter or to join in the Twitter Party.

Soggy Doggy Silliness

by Tanner

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
I WAS Napping :(

This is my housemate, Oliver. You may know him already. He's the diminutive member of this household who thinks we should be all about him. Even when it comes to review products, he sometimes takes over, like today. Here's a snapshot of him annoyed with mom for interrupting his nap. Seriously?!

Now let's look at this from a more useful point of view--mine. I could have used a Super Shammy to dry off from my daily swims and Fetch training. Well, that's what Mom calls it, but technically, it's just a game. After all, I've mastered Fetching 5 toys and lining them up at the back door for her. What more can she possibly want from me?

After she hoses me down and rubs some conditioner on my coat, we dry off and I like to go inside and finish drying on the living room carpet. I really don't see what's wrong with that. After all, it's basically the same color as I am and I'm already all clean after my swim. I'm hardly a dirty dog except for the occasional rainy day when I decide to chase a Raccoon or Opossum around the yard. Then I get to have my paws hosed off really, really well. We're talking pedicure stuff here. I don't understand all the fuss about a little dirt.

© SoggyDoggyDoormat.com
Tanner Wants One of These :)

Anyway, Mom's giving away these Soggy Doggy Doormats and Super Shammies at All Things Dog Blog. If your pup needs a napping spot like Oliver, or a better way to dry off, you may want to check it out. Anybody got an idea how I can enter to win a Soggy Doggy Super Shammy? I love being toweled off. Did I mention that I love playing 'Dry the Doggy?' Ahhhhhh! It feels sooooo good.

Anipals' Twitter Party Fun!

by Tanner

© AllThingsDogBlog.com
Prizes and Priorities

By now y'all must know my priority is chow. Let's face it, life is just better when our tummies are full. But I digress. I'm here today to let you know that All Things Dog Blog and Dogtipper.com have teamed up as Event Barkers and planned a new Twitter Party: #EBTweets.

It sounds a little like "EB Toots" to me, and that's exactly what they'll be doing, according to mom. They want to tell you all about their upcoming Twitter Parties, while handing out all kinds of cool goodies to cats and dogs. Yes, you heard that right--cats too!

Oliver and I are busy trying to locate the swag so we can hide it from her, but so far no luck. Any help out there? I mean really; is she going to give away all my Castor and Pollux Organix? And what about that big box of Zukes treats? Gone? Ugg.

I hear her in her office chattering away about prizes over $1000 and wonder what else will disappear. The only good thing I have determined is that she's encouraging y'all to feel free to donate your prizes to a rescue. My homeless cousins could sure use this great loot--toys, treats, food, training stuff and some pretty cool tote bags. Mom brought home all sorts of tote bags with dogs and cats on them. Oliver fits into them, but not me . Whew!

So I suppose we're going to lose this loot to you. You may as well go ahead and RSVP for this #EBTweets Twitter Party. Mom will throw it whether I like it or not!

Tiki and Irie over at Dogtipper.com are trying to sneak some of the loot that is lurking in their cabinets. They really ought to engage the help of Felix, Linus and the rest of the feline gang, don't you think? Paws crossed that they are able to retrieve some of it!

© Dogtipper.com
Awesome Dog Prizes
for PreTweet Drawing

If you'd like to track the news on prizes, parties and more, subscribe to Event Barkers newsletter, and be sure to drop in at Dogtipper.com and AllThingsDogBlog.com for updates. And don't forget to RSVP  for the #EBTweets shindig on May 27th with @EventBarkers.

Mom says I have to tell you that you can help get the word out ( and get entered to win a cool prize) if you help PreTweet about the #EBTweets Twitter Party.  Apparently there are some great grab bag prizes with bunches of cool stuff. She says they have bags for cats or dogs, so it doesn't matter who wins. Here's a sample Tweet to get you started on winning this great bag of toys:

#EBTweets has started preTweeting 4 prizes. Thx @5minutesforFido's Tanner for helping get the word out at www.5minutesforfido.com 

See you at the party. I'll be the sad one helping to give away dog food and dog toys that I could certainly put to good use right here. You are some lucky dogs, you know?

Prize Eligibility: Everyone worldwide is welcome to join in  #EBTweets for fun. Prizes are limited to U.S. and Canadian addresses. Prizes designated to a rescue by their winners may go only to U.S. rescues. Thank you for your understanding!

Ho Ho Ho! Now Let's Go to Fido's Freebie Friday!

by Oliver

© Carrie Boyko
What? No Santa at
Fido's Freebie Friday!

I've been a good sport wearing this silly outfit and now I find out that there won't be a Santa at Fido's Freebie Friday over at All Things Dog Blog today.....or tomorrow! That's just awful. Okay, so there are some great prizes and it's not terribly busy this week so people who enter have a better chance of winning, but still. No Santa!

Fido's Freebie Friday Working Hard Today

by Tanner

Mom's weekly giveaway blog hop is always fun for her readers. Not so much for me and Oliver. We have to watch all those great goodies go out the door to other doggies. What gives? We let mom take all these pictures of us and we completely and totally look adorable in them, and then she gives them away.

Today there are just a ton of giveaways and the Fido's Freebie Friday just opened a few minutes ago. Should I complain to her? Maybe I'll get Oliver to do it. The little one always has more pull with mommies. What do you think?

When you visit All Things Dog Blog you'll see what I mean. It's absolutely totally not fair how much good doggie stuff is being given away to, well, to YOU!

No Fetch for Oliver

by Oliver

© E. Glavin
Interested Oliver
Keeps His Distance

So Mom is outside, once again, doing water stuff with Tanner. She always invites me to participate, but this sort of activity doesn't float my boat, if you know what I mean. I'm a great swimmer, but it's not my thing.

The bad part about this is that I get left out when Mom has water toys to review. Like today. Over at All Things Dog Blog, she's got a fetch toy review of  Floatimals, by Petmate, going on. Tanner is having a really great time playing with his new Floatimal. But me? I don't want any part of the water. Mom and Tanner are also giving away some Floatimals to you guys, so if you're interested in a new water toy, now's the time to head on over to All Things Dog Blog. Good luck.

Dogs Unleashed Finds Another Model

by Oliver

© Carrie Boyko
I'm Guarding the Goodies
for Dogs Unleashed

Mom and Tanner have been taking the longest bath in history today while Dad sat snapping away with the picture box. I got left inside. Can you believe it?

I gave mom one of my looks when she came inside and so she patronized me by snapping a couple of pictures of me with the prizes. Hmmm....It's not the same as being the featured model.

She's giving away a bunch of nice bath stuff--towels, aprons, bath mitts, sponges for cleanup, and a cool tote bag that has a great saying on it. You should check out the giveaway over at All Things Dog Blog. Why miss out on stuff this neat?